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2005 Hyundai Elantra Engine

Tiny
PHILIPWYSS92
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  • 2005 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130 MILES
Changed my timing belt that was missing 20 teeth down by the crank and I put a new one on and timed it and it just sounds like its free spinning and back fires in the carburetor what can the problem be
Saturday, April 26th, 2014 AT 5:55 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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I don't show a listing for a 2.4L for that year, but regardless, you most likely have an interference engine and waited too long to replace the timing belt. Do a compression test on one of the cylinders, and if you find 0 pounds, you'll need to remove the cylinder head to replace the bent valves.
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Saturday, April 26th, 2014 AT 7:21 PM

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